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27/10/2022

CNN — There hasn’t been much to shout about at Manchester United over the last few years. The success enjoyed under legendary manager Alex Ferguson feels like a distant memory for a global fan base that has watched its once great club lurch from one bad decision to another. An FA Cup win in 2016 under Louis van Gaal and Europa League glory under Jose Mourinho in 2017 were two of the highlights in what’s been an uninspiring period since Ferguson retired in 2013 – and a far cry from the 38 trophies won by Scot in his 26 years at the club....

Black footballers too 'scared' to look at social media due to racist abuse, says Zaha

26/10/2022

CNN — Brazil’s bright yellow jersey is a symbol that unites the country through a love of football and national pride, but over the past two years the shirt’s adoption by right wing supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, who wear it at protests and rallies to show their political allegiance to the Brazilian president, is causing controversy. That famous yellow jersey was burnt into the imagination of a global audience in the 1970 World Cup....

Pelé and who else? Dante's top 3 Brazilians

26/10/2022

CNN — When dreams clash with reality; when life reaches a daunting crossroads; when we must decide whether to be or make history. Right now Neymar is at the crossroads. A 21st century football brand fueled by endless promise; a nouveau-riche social, commercial and cultural phenomena; a superstar who’s no stranger to the scrutiny of the public eye. Yet when it comes to the bright lights of European football’s biggest stage – the…...

COPA90: Retro games with Neymar

26/10/2022

CNN — American youngster Tyler Adams scored a late winner to fire RB Leipzig past Atletico Madrid and into the Champions League semifinals on Thursday. The 21-year-old’s deflected shot in the 88th minute was enough to reestablish the German club’s lead after João Felix’s penalty had canceled out Dani Olmo’s opener. RB Leipzig, in its current form, was founded just 11 years ago after Red Bull’s billionaire founder took over German fifth division side SSV Markranstadt and the team has been climbing the footballing ladder ever since....

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26/10/2022

CNN — For Alexis Ohanian last summer, it started with a simple phone call. The entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit was in London and his friend wanted him to come to Paris, “He’s like, you’re an idiot if you don’t come down to watch the USA play France.” Shortly afterwards, Ohanian was alongside 45,000 other fans, watching Megan Rapinoe score twice for the US women’s national team in the quarterfinal of the Women’s World Cup, leading her country towards what would be a fourth world title....

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26/10/2022

'Putin is a killer,' says Ukraine goalkeeper as he sends a message of hope to his country Shaktar Donetsk and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin talks to CNN Sport about doing his part to help his nation survive the Russian invasion. 03:18 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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'Putin is a killer,' says Ukraine goalkeeper as he sends a message of hope to his country

26/10/2022

'Maybe we are alone': Jude Bellingham questions whether authorities 'care' about racist abuse directed at Black footballers Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham has reached the conclusion that racism in the game will never go away and has questioned if authorities have the desire to tackle the issue. Bellingham spoke exclusively to CNN about his experiences of dealing with racism and why there may be light at the end of the tunnel. 07:05 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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'Maybe we are alone': Jude Bellingham questions whether authorities 'care' about racist abuse directed at Black footballers

26/10/2022

Aurélien Tchouaméni: Meet the French soccer star everyone is talking about Aurélien Tchouaméni is already one of the most coveted players in European football. The 22-year-old's meteoric rise up the ranks of French football has been driven by a steely determination to be the best. And he's also quickly establishing himself as one of the preeminent role models in athlete activism. 05:28 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Aurélien Tchouaméni: Meet the French soccer star everyone is talking about

26/10/2022

Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra says he wants to use his platform to tackle violence against children after detailing the sexual abuse he says he received as a teenager. 05:49 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse

26/10/2022

Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it Former French international Patrice Evra says that "big institutions" will only tackle racism and discrimination when their bottom lines are impacted. Speaking to CNN Sport, Evra first opened up about his experiences of abuse on the field when he started off his career as youngster in Italy. 04:00 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it

26/10/2022

CNN — Lyon stunned Manchester City on Saturday to qualify for the semifinals of the Champions League, winning 3-1. The French side made the perfect start, stifling Manchester City’s attacking play and eventually taking the lead after 24 minutes thanks to Maxwel Cornet’s inventive finish from just outside the box. In the second half, the English side cranked up the pressure, and the pressure eventually told, as Kevin de Bruyne coolly slotted home to level the score before substitute Moussa Dembélé scored two goals to see Lyon through....

Sports News Lyon stun Manchester City to reach Champions League semifinals | CNN 2 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp CNN — Lyon stunned Manchester City on Saturday to qualify for the semifinals of the Champions League, winning 3-1. The French side made the perfect start, stifling Manchester City...

26/10/2022

Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal Alessia Russo burst onto the scene in her first major tournament capturing the media's attention with her stunning improvised backheel goal against Sweden in the semifinals. Russo has been speaking with CNN about why England's Euro exploit could prove be the springboard for further Lionesses success both on and off the pitch. 04:26 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal

26/10/2022

Nadia Nadim on women's football in Afghanistan one year on from Taliban takeover Nadia Nadim -- the soccer player who fled Afghanistan when she was younger -- speaks to CNN about the prospects for the women's game in the country under Taliban rule one year on from their takeover of the country. 03:24 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Nadia Nadim on women's football in Afghanistan one year on from Taliban takeover

26/10/2022

Meet the man who introduced blind football to Uganda This Ugandan community has come together to enjoy a football match between visually impaired players. Jagwe Muzafaru ​works to make the sport accessible to them, using balls that make a rattling sound. The disability inclusion advocate is ​the founder of Blind Football Uganda. 02:57 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Meet the man who introduced blind football to Uganda

26/10/2022

Freestyle football great makes history with ninth world title Norwegian freestyle footballer Erlend Fagerli is one of the most established in the sport. Years of work have led him to become a nine-time world champion, but Fagerli says that there's more to the sport than just titles. 02:57 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Freestyle football great makes history with ninth world title

26/10/2022

World's only openly gay active pro footballer is concerned for LGBTQ community ahead of Qatar 2022 The only openly gay player in men's top flight football Josh Cavallo has told CNN that the World Cup shouldn't be held in a country like Qatar that criminalizes homosexuality. Cavallo speaks exclusively to Amanda Davies. 04:39 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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World's only openly gay active pro footballer is concerned for LGBTQ community ahead of Qatar 2022

25/10/2022

How Afghanistan women's football team made it to Australia Playing football for your national team is a dream for many, but in Afghanistan, it could have been a death sentence for the players of the women's side. Reserve goalkeeper Montaha explains her love of the game, why she had to burn her trophies and medals to escape following the Taliban takeover last August and why she loves Australia. 03:03 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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How Afghanistan women's football team made it to Australia

25/10/2022

Andriy Shevchenko: War changed everything Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the soccer icon has visited four times. He spoke with CNN's Becky Anderson about the work he's been doing there to lift spirits and help his country recover. Source link www.cnn.com

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Andriy Shevchenko: War changed everything

25/10/2022

At just 17 years, three months, and 22 days old, Lionel Messi makes his official league debut for Barcelona, coming on as a substitute late in the game. against Espanyol. At the time, he becomes the youngest player to represent the club in an official game after joining the club’s famed La Masia academy in 2000, moving from Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys as a 13-year-old. Source link www.cnn.com

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At just 17 years, three months, and 22 days old, Lionel Messi makes his official league debut for Barcelona, coming on as a substitute late in the game.

25/10/2022

Atlético Madrid midfielder's comeback from brain cancer and mother's paralysis Atlético Madrid midfielder Virginia Torrecilla overcame brain cancer and her mother's tragic paralysis in a car accident to step back onto the pitch and now she has a message of positivity for everyone. 03:09 - Source: CNN Source link www.cnn.com

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Atlético Madrid midfielder's comeback from brain cancer and mother's paralysis